Wayman Brown is an accomplished artist whose facility spans the mediums. His drawings, paintings, and sculptures have been exhibited throughout the United States and abroad. Wayman has received numerous awards and scholarships for his commercial and studio work. His pieces are included in several corporate, private, and museum collections.

Walter Burden is a well-known, accomplished Canadian freelance illustrator. For more than 30 years, he enjoyed a successful career in commercial art, working for major international advertising agencies and providing artwork for leading corporations including: IBM, General Electric and Procter and Gamble. Walter moved from Canada to the United States in 1998 and now resides in Venice, Florida where he takes pleasure in painting Florida landscapes and wildlife.

Ed Ellis is a retired consultant and businessman and a writing instructor at the Englewood Art Center, a division of Ringling College of Art and Design. He is a founding member of the Englewood Authors Association, the former President of the Suncoast Writers Guild, and a member of the Florida Writers Association.

Paul Frehe is a renowned sculptor whose clay works range from whimsical figures to social and political musings. His current work explores themes on freedom and conformity, pleasure and responsibility, and human connection to the natural world. Frehe studied and practiced art in California before moving to Ashville, North Carolina in 1994.

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Erica Groff is a ceramicist and fine art sculptor. She enjoys teaching creative classes to people of all ages. Erica received her BFA in Ceramics with a minor in Education from California College of Arts and Crafts in 2002.

Marcia Johnson is an accomplished studio painter who works in oils and watercolors. She has taught at the university level for ten years and at Ringling College for six years. She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, the Art Institute of Boston, and Cambridge College, and holds a BFA and Masters Degree in Education. Marcia is the author of Painting from Both Sides of the Brain. She has exhibited nationally and abroad.

Pat Kelly has been a practicing ceramicist for over three decades. She holds a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she studied with Franz Wildenhain and Jim Seacrest of RIT’s School for American Crafts. Her elegant, functional pieces have been sold at Dean and Deluca, Tiffany & Co., and at various craft and kitchen stores throughout the United States.

Mary Lundeberg is a nature photographer and writer who celebrates the natural world through her art. Her photographs have been exhibited in juried art galleries in several states, and published in books, calendars, and newspapers. She has won awards from state, national and international associations. Before moving to Florida, she taught at the University of Wisconsin and Michigan State.

Diane Mannion is a realistic landscape and portrait painter. Her watercolor and pastel works simultaneously capture the vivid beauty and touristy chaos of her home state of Florida. Diane studied fine art at Pratt and SUNY, and worked as a professional illustrator for over thirty years. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2011 Bowles Portrait Award and the 2012 Fine Art Connoisseur Award of Excellence. Diane’s work is exhibited throughout the United States.

Maggie McClellan is an accomplished painter who exhibits her work nationally and abroad. She is a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society, Gold Coast Watercolor Society, and the Miami Watercolor Society. Maggie has authored successful teaching programs across the United States, in the Caribbean, and abroad. She is the author of the popular book, The Artist’s Express – Secrets of the Obedient Brush.

Don Melander creates delicate, realistic landscape works in pencils and watercolors. He has been a practicing artist for more than thirty years, and has studied with internationally renowned artists Tony Couch, Robert Wade, and Cheng-Khee Chee. He is a member of the Lake Superior Watercolor Society, the Arrowhead Art Club, the Englewood Art Center, and the Punta Gorda Visual Art Center. Don’s work is exhibited throughout Southwest Florida and his hometown of Duluth, MN.

Mayra Ocasio Cuadrado specializes in the graphic technique known as collagraphy. She has studied in Puerto Rico, Italy, and the US, finishing with degrees and certifications in art related fields including studio art, art therapy and art education. In addition to her own artistic practice, Mayra has developed several workshops and projects for art therapy, schools and community centers. Mayra is fluent in Spanish, English and Italian.

Spencer Pullen has been a graphic designer and photographer for more than 15 years. He holds a degree in Interactive Media and Graphic Design from the International Academy of Design. His photography has been featured in numerous publications, including Harbor Style and Welcome Home. His work has also been seen on Fox News and The Weather Channel. He currently owns Premiere Graphics, a Port Charlotte company offering traditional printing and photography services.

Jacobina Trump is a Dutch born artist who studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague in Holland. After earning her BA in Graphic Design, she became a teacher at the same institution. Her professional paths lead her through stage set design, photography, art direction and painting. In 1995 Jacobina moved to Miami and became an American citizen. She spent summers at the Manasota Beach Club in Englewood as an artist in residence.

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Tucker is a 2009 graduate of Ringling College of Art + Design with concentrations in painting and sculpture. She is an 8th generation Floridian from Parrish who has traveled extensively, at one point even living in the Republic of South Africa. According to Tucker, art is not "just a job, but a lifestyle - it permeates everything I do and pursue." As a student, she was quite dedicated and enjoys teaching as a means of giving back and continuing the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

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Marianne Vogel is a fiber artist and retired advertising executive. She has formal training in both fiber arts and graphic design. Marianne’s intricate art includes weaving and felt work, and reflects a fascination with repeated patterns and texture combinations. he believes happiness is directly tied to the creative process, and brings this playful philosophy to the classroom.